Objectives:The aim of this study was to compare the measured physiological factors that limit running performance with real marathon results from world-class distance runners,evaluating the compatibility between measu...Objectives:The aim of this study was to compare the measured physiological factors that limit running performance with real marathon results from world-class distance runners,evaluating the compatibility between measured data and predicted results based on the previously suggested model.Methods:Four world-class East African marathon runners(three male,one female)underwent physiological running assessments to predict marathon performance times using a model based on˙V O_(2)peak,percentage of˙V O_(2)peak at the second ventilatory threshold,and running economy.Predictions were then compared to participants’best marathon times.Results:The measured˙V O_(2)peak of the world-class runners was 75.1±2.7 mL/kg/min.The second ventilatory threshold occurred at 85±3%of the peak,with a running economy of 63.7±2.4 mL/kg/min at 19.6±0.9 km/h.The predicted marathon performance time was 2:06:51±0:03:17 h:min:s for the males and 2:17:36 h:min:s for the female.Comparing these predictions to their personal best times,the average difference was 00:55±00:51 min:s(range:00:20-02:08).Conclusions:This research provides laboratory data on world-class road running athletes,reinforcing the link between marathon performance and˙V O_(2)peak,the percentage of˙VO_(2)peak at the second ventilatory threshold,and running economy.The examined athletes had lower˙V O_(2)peak compared to predicted values,highlighting the importance of running economy and fractional utilization of˙V O_(2)peak in achieving such performances.Future studies should continue to advance the field by including additional bioenergetic parameters measured during race conditions and expanding the participant cohort of elite marathoners,encompassing both sexes.展开更多
Marathon running is a strenuous activity that placesstress on the gastrointestinal system.[1] In fact, 30% to81% of runners report gastrointestinal complaints, whichinclude bloating, abdominal cramps, rectal incontine...Marathon running is a strenuous activity that placesstress on the gastrointestinal system.[1] In fact, 30% to81% of runners report gastrointestinal complaints, whichinclude bloating, abdominal cramps, rectal incontinence,and gastrointestinal bleeding.展开更多
基金supported by adidas AG.MJ was not compensated for his contribution to this work.
文摘Objectives:The aim of this study was to compare the measured physiological factors that limit running performance with real marathon results from world-class distance runners,evaluating the compatibility between measured data and predicted results based on the previously suggested model.Methods:Four world-class East African marathon runners(three male,one female)underwent physiological running assessments to predict marathon performance times using a model based on˙V O_(2)peak,percentage of˙V O_(2)peak at the second ventilatory threshold,and running economy.Predictions were then compared to participants’best marathon times.Results:The measured˙V O_(2)peak of the world-class runners was 75.1±2.7 mL/kg/min.The second ventilatory threshold occurred at 85±3%of the peak,with a running economy of 63.7±2.4 mL/kg/min at 19.6±0.9 km/h.The predicted marathon performance time was 2:06:51±0:03:17 h:min:s for the males and 2:17:36 h:min:s for the female.Comparing these predictions to their personal best times,the average difference was 00:55±00:51 min:s(range:00:20-02:08).Conclusions:This research provides laboratory data on world-class road running athletes,reinforcing the link between marathon performance and˙V O_(2)peak,the percentage of˙VO_(2)peak at the second ventilatory threshold,and running economy.The examined athletes had lower˙V O_(2)peak compared to predicted values,highlighting the importance of running economy and fractional utilization of˙V O_(2)peak in achieving such performances.Future studies should continue to advance the field by including additional bioenergetic parameters measured during race conditions and expanding the participant cohort of elite marathoners,encompassing both sexes.
文摘Marathon running is a strenuous activity that placesstress on the gastrointestinal system.[1] In fact, 30% to81% of runners report gastrointestinal complaints, whichinclude bloating, abdominal cramps, rectal incontinence,and gastrointestinal bleeding.
